Literature, operetta, movies: Champagne is there, forever associated with glamor and festive occasions. Either to launch a ship, celebrate a wedding or any special event, the bottle of Champagne is an unavoidable element of any revelry. Its many names are well known and sing to our ears, be it Veuve Clickot, Moet et Chandon or Dom Perignon champagne , each has such a special ring to it. Because of its unique appeal, most are familiar with its variations, well aware of the differences between a rosé, a vintage or a grand cru . Of course, a bottle of crystal champagne may not be within everyone's budget, but it is the extra expense all will gladly make to highlight an exceptional event. Champagne stands unique among wines and requires its own elegant apparatus. Beautiful champagne flutes will turn a banquet table into a shear pleasure for the eyes, and an elegant champagne bucket flanked by spectacular champagne glasses will add unparalleled charm to any intimate diner. Although the experts strongly recommend to remove the cork quietly, the occasional champagne drinker won't resist the delightful sound of a cork popping out and all will enjoy the bubbles tickling our nose with sparks of gaiety. So, connoisseur or not, let's rise that champagne glass and cheer to life.